Interpreter Strips

German (old version)

German (new version)

Morse Code

UNIFORM INSIGNIA WORN CENTERED ABOVE
"BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA" STRIP

Youth and Adult members (Cub and Webelos Scouts, Boy and Varsity Scouts,
Venturers, and Sea Scouts, plus Scouters in all programs) may wear this strip
if they show their knowledge of a foreign language or the sign language for
the hearing impaired by:

Special requirements exist for the special Interpreter's Strip for
Morse code. The Morse Code interpreter strip designates those who
are proficient in Morse Code and denotes their availability for
emergency communications and other types of supporting communication for
Scouting and the community.

Youth and adults may wear this strip if they
show their knowledge of Morse Code by:

Carrying on a five-minute conversation in Morse Code at a speed of
at least five words per minute.

Copying correctly a two-minute message sent in Morse Code at a
minimum of five words per minute. Copying means writing the message down as
it is received.

Sending a 25-word written document in Morse Code at a minimum of
five
words per minute.

NOTE: The strips shown on this page are a representative sample of some of
the languages available. Others can be ordered through the Council Service Center.
Older strips were red and white, while newer strips are khaki-tan and red.

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